Lies and Deception

Lies and DeceptionBy Jye and Neha

DefinitionLies- An intentionally false statement

Deception- The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

CharactersClaudius- Lies about murder of Hamlets father Deceitful about true opinion of Hamlet Lies to Rozencrantz and GuildensternPolonius- Hides behind the curtain Tells Laertes he has his blessing but spies on himHoratio- Plays along with Hamlets deceptive plansOphelia- Deceptive about her fathers manipulation

CharactersLaertes- Poison and sharp sword in battle against HamletHamlet- Play is an elaborate deception Deception of Rozencrantz and Guildensterns death Plots against his step-father/uncle Self-deception with the postponing of Claudius murder His madness draws away from other suspicious behaviour

EventsThe murder of Hamlets fatherKing Claudius lies and deceives everyone about the murder of his brother. It was actually him that did it and then married his brothers wife, but no one other than hamlet knows.

King Claudius sending Hamlet awayThe King lies to Gertrude saying that it would be better for the kingdom if Hamlet left for a while. He assures her Hamlet will be fine and it will work out for the better. In reality, he wants Hamlet gone because he knows too much and he orders that Hamlet be murdered once he leaves.

The play performed by visiting actorsThe play is a deception by Hamlet to find out if the king really did murder his father.

EventsPolonius hiding behind the curtain in Gertrude's chamberKing Claudius gets Polonius to spy on Hamlet and Gertrude for him, because he wants to see what Hamlet tells his mother. This is a deception that does not end well for Polonius.

Hamlets plan for revenge on King ClaudiusHamlet lies and deceives everyone by committing treason and plotting against the king.

EventsPolonius sending someone to check up on LaertesPolonius pretends he trusts his son but actually sends someone to spy on him instead.

Hamlets deception of Rosencrantz and GuildensternHamlet sends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to their death instead of the intended person, which was him.

The battle between Laertes and HamletLaertes and King Claudius deceive everyone and the battle is a ploy to murder Hamlet. The king lies and gives Hamlet poisoned wine while Laertes has a poisoned sword.

QuotesKnow this, Hamlet. Know it well. The snake that bit me now wears my crown It was not enough that he seduced your mother, the woman I loved and trusted, and the man I shared my childhood with, the two people in the world who were closest to me! Betrayed by them both. (Ghost of Hamlets Father. Page 26.)

QuotesThere should be no place sacred against a murderer. Not when you are acting properly...Even a church...But as I was saying, let us try to be more subtle. When Hamlet does reach here...well organise a sword fight. Hes such a trusting fellow, we can accidentally leave the protector off the tip of the sword, so instead of a hit..youll run him through(Claudius, page 174)

Theme StatementsJohn Marsdens Hamlet shows us that many people have hidden agendas that no one else is aware of. This is shown through many of the events and characters in this novel.

John Marsdens Hamlet shows us that certain situations can cause a person to lie and deceive, even if it goes against their morals as shown by the main character Hamlet.

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